The Fobert's (Fo-bear) under Fobert (Fo-bert) Road. We're the uppity, city slicker, Cali cousins! (wink wink).
Seth was DONE with the car for the last 15 minutes of the drive there. It was about 11 hours each way. We actually drove with Abba, Ben's dad, and Ben flew in for the weekend since he couldn't miss work. I really think the drive went smashingly well. Maybe Norm has a different take on it, but I'd travel with him again in a heart beat.
Seth was DONE with the car for the last 15 minutes of the drive there. It was about 11 hours each way. We actually drove with Abba, Ben's dad, and Ben flew in for the weekend since he couldn't miss work. I really think the drive went smashingly well. Maybe Norm has a different take on it, but I'd travel with him again in a heart beat.
At the Workman family reunion. Norm, Grandma, Aunt Margaret (Norm's sister), Nikki (Margaret's daughter), Joe, and their kids, Ben, me, and our kids.
Grandma has a soft spot for babies, especially boy babies! Seth was loving it! The first time we visited Oregon, Grandma gave my first born baby honey at the breakfast table. I about died, but bit my tongue. This time, I'm a more relaxed mother, and knew the sweets were coming!
Grandma doled out the popsicles. Check out Seth! Funny that ALL the kids are smiling at the camera, and Grandma is looking away!
Grandma doled out the popsicles. Check out Seth! Funny that ALL the kids are smiling at the camera, and Grandma is looking away!
Cousin Tayra was in love with Seth. She loved holding him. Well, all the cousins loved holding him, but Tayra liked him the most. Even when he was fussy she didn't mind! It was great to have extra helping hands around!
Just a boy and his mom.
Ben, Norm and Grandma
Grandma, rough housing with Liam. She's fast and strong for an old lady!!! Liam was cracking up at her. Like I said, she's got a soft spot for little boys!
Grandma, rough housing with Liam. She's fast and strong for an old lady!!! Liam was cracking up at her. Like I said, she's got a soft spot for little boys!
Aunt Margaret teaching Seth to help himself to the watermelon bowl! Health wise, Aunt Margaret has been through the wringer! She's a trooper and we're so glad we could spend some time with her.
Out in back at Nikki's.
The Foberts and the Allens. Boy do we wish we lived next door to these guys! It's super rare to have two families as compatible as ours seem to be. The kids get along great, and as couples we totally "hit it off."
We even snuck in a date night to a chic little fondue place in downtown Portland. Sooooooooo good . . . the company and the food!
We even snuck in a date night to a chic little fondue place in downtown Portland. Sooooooooo good . . . the company and the food!
Grandma and Ben. She thinks Ben is practically perfect in every way. She always reminds me how lucky I am to be his wife. She is correct indeed! Once again, lovin' her boys!
All the cousins. Front row: Eli, Deacon, Liam, Sariah, Tayra. Back row: Alysha, Jessica, Meilani and Seth. Joey was missing because he was back east visiting Nikki's brother for the summer.
This old pear tree grew spontaneously atop the mound of dirt left behind from digging the basement of Great Grandma's house.
Rope swingin'!
Tractor sittin'.
Tire rollin'.
Tire bouncin'.
Nikki works for a woman who breeds alpacas. We took a field trip to the farm for a visit.
This was the only one who would let the kids near her. She's an old lady on the farm and wasn't startled by the screaming banshees.
To sum it all up, family is GREAT!
Seth and Nikki must be kindred spirits, because every time he saw her he would squirm out of our arms and reach for her so they could snuggle like this. Nikki got her baby fix for sure.
To sum it all up, family is GREAT!
2 comments:
I would never have believed it until I saw it!!!! I'm glad you had such a great time with your family!
Glad you had fun! Can't believe we were on the same road at the same time. When did you get back? And just to brag....you did say it took you 11 hours....I got home on Sunday in 11.5 hours from Tacoma!!! My mom couldn't believe it! I couldn't either but I am very destination orientated. And Alison is too. and with only two travelers in the car we don't have to stop as much. Glad you got to visit family! Hope you go back often. The drive isn't too bad once you do it a few dozen times! LOL
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